Port Augusta   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Milhinch Hourglass Jewellers Rating 0 - 54 Handicap 1498m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

High-pressure contest with Shipwreck and Keep Swinging crossing from wide draws. CHARLESFORT (1) was below his best last time at Gawler but had been ticking along nicely prior. Felicity Atkinson has never been out of the frame when aboard this four-year-old gelding so a better run is on the cards. RIVERSIDE ROCK (8) closed off strongly into the frame last start to grab a minor cheque. Gets his chance to break a long run of outs with a similar effort. SHIPWRECK (3) dug deep to get off the mark two starts ago. Followed it up with a solid chase into fourth last start at Port Lincoln. Right in the mix if he can find a bit more. MR RODMAN (4) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Charlesfort to win.
1 93439 CHARLESFORT
CHRIS BIEG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C M Bieg, B O'Reilly, P A Mauger, D C Thomas, D J Willis, J P Higgins, S Van Hees, Mrs E Pummeroy, A Pummeroy, A T Lisiewkz, P Davy, Roadworker (Mgr: A P Kaesler), Ms M C Higgins, R Lisiewicz, Dr R J Linke, J M Heath, B J Collins, HAPC (Mgr: C E Powell), D G Reynolds & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Gawler 0-58 on April 10 over 1700m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sirmaze with 58.5kg at $7. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Clare 0-56 on March 30 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Jamcra with 58.5kg at $2.50. Can atone.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
BLACK, ORANGE CROSSED SASHES AND ARMBANDS
2 23350 SHALAGA
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A Bain, J Durnberger-Smith, N Rantanen-Reynolds, B Fitzgerald, G Matheson, G Williams, A Vizinaris, BTD Syndicate, B O'Keefe, M Haritakis, M Carter & Glamour Girls
Most recently second last of 12 at Oakbank 0-60 on April 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Andrew's Memory carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that got back early 5th of 8 at Bordertown 0-58 on February 23 over 1550m, 8 len behind Lady Ardoyne with 60kg at $4.50. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
RED,BLUE FIVE STARS,BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CHECKS,RED CAP,BLUE STARS,RED CUFFS
3 47414 SHIPWRECK
BRYAN HOLTHAM
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
PLNPL Racing (Mgr: I A Phillis), B S Akehurst, PJ & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Hill), S W Drewitt, B Akehurst & M B Akehurst
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on April 7 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Call Me Herbie carrying 57kg at $9.50. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Streaky Bay 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 23 over 1000m defeating Big Ol' Rig with 55kg at $2.40. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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IVY LAM
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD five STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES
4 x8277 MR RODMAN
SHAYNE CAHILL
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
G Winter, J P Moss, J M Brooks, Ms K A Preece, Ms L Gregory, M Sabatino, S C Horn, Mrs C L Horn, J A Glatz, M Sparrow, Miss S J Freeman & Mrs L R Day, Rami Gen 2 Crew (Mgr: W D Seaton)
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 9 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on April 3 over 1800m, 14 len behind Seeking Stardom carrying 59kg at $9.50. Before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 9 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 27 over 1600m, 12 len behind Zoffany Rocket with 59kg at $3. Can do much better.
12
DYLAN CABOCHE
 Navy blue, white band, white and black hooped sleeves and striped CAP
5 71430 REGAL ROCKET
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Glatz & Mrs M Glatz
Most recently 11th of 14 at Gawler Bm56 on April 10 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Imposing Suspect with 59kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Oakbank 0-54 on April 1 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind The Grey King with 60kg at $6.50. Nice draw but others preferred.
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SAIRYN FAWKE
BLACK, WHITE HOOPS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 4x735 GALAXY FALLS
KYM HEALY
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dr D P Arnold
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Alice Springs 0 - 62 on April 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Macer's Razor with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Alice Springs 0 - 58 on March 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Barocco Bar with 55kg at $26. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
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ALANA LIVESEY
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, RED STAR
7 x05x8 KEEP SWINGING
BRYAN HOLTHAM
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
PJ & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, B J Holtham & Sporties on Main Racing
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on April 7 over 1350m, 8 len behind Call Me Herbie with 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Ceduna Bm58 on December 2 over 1300m, 12 len behind Toorak Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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ALAN LAI
 Gold, Royal Blue Stars, Hooped Sleeves
8 77022 RIVERSIDE ROCK
TRENT ALLEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
L M Allen
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on April 7 over 1350m, 1.1 len behind Call Me Herbie with 53.5kg at $9. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on March 17 over 1350m, long-neck behind Regal Rocket with 54.5kg at $17. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside alley.
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CAITLYN MUNRO
YELLOW, BLUE STAR, BLUE sleeves,YELLOW STARS ,blue cap,yellow stars
9 28466 BERKINSON
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
E C Watt
Most recently 6th of 12 at Holbrook Bm45 on April 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dark Legacy with 60kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 11 at Tocumwal Bm45 on March 30 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Lunar Landing with 56.5kg at $6. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
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TEAL, TURQUOISE ANGLED QUARTERS AND SLEEVES, TEAL CAP
10 578x0 SEPORIA
D MAGRO & A BUSH
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss A Bush, Dr T J Ryan & Mrs L J Ryan
Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at Clare 0-52 on March 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tundra carrying 54kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Morphettville 0-58 on November 7 over 1529m, 4 len behind Caliburn carrying 54.5kg at $26. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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NICOLA YUEN
Lime, Blue Lightning Bolt and Hooped Sleeves
11 48876 THE CHAPLAIN
SCOTT WHITTLE
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms L M Whittle
At the latest run second last of 7 at Clare 0-56 on March 30 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Jamcra with 54kg at $26. The run before that 7th of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fiamette with 54kg at $101. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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TALA HUTCHINSON
LIGHT BLUE, red CIRCLES, SLEEVES AND CAP
12 34997 OUR JOURNEYMAN
J DUNN & K BISHOP
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Stablehill Thoroughbreds (Mgr: O J Inglis)
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Oakbank 0-54 on April 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind The Grey King carrying 54kg at $41. The start before that 9th of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on March 17 over 1350m, 8 len behind Mandragorian carrying 54.5kg at $21. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
BLACK, WHITE TREE, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, WHITE TREE CAP
13 86050 DAVEEDO
SHARYN RATSCH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S Ratsch, D W Ratsch, Ms B Lenaine-Smith & J Winson
At the latest run second last of 13 at Clare 0-52 on March 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tundra carrying 54.5kg at $67. The race before that 5th of 7 at Broken Hill Cl3 on March 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Rippa Buzz with 55kg at $8.50. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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WESLEY CAVE
GOLD, LIME GREEN MALTESE CROSS AND SLEEVES, GOLD CAP